Fashion Friday #36: Work Out Edition

Working out is a foreign concept to me, I'll just keep it real. I feel like walking to class, taking the stairs to my 3rd floor apartment and the occasional running after the bus does it for me. Bottom line: the gym bores me! There's nothing fun about running in place or pretending to pedal real fast on the bike, making it look like I'm really struggling, even though I'm on level one...For Christmas my mom got me some cute work out pants and a top to match. It was supposed to be my motivation to, you know, actually work out. It is now June, and I have sported them all of 7 times {for their intended use. I lounge in them all the time(: }There is one form of exercising I enjoy: hiking outdoors. It's not boring to me, I get some vitamin D on my way, and we always stop at Noah's bagels on the way home. Which is clearly the real motivation.

The past few weeks, my roommate and I have made a weekly habit of trekking up a pretty steep hill and walking to my very favorite little park on Queen Anne. Guess how long the walk is??wait for it6 miles!I'm a little bit proud of myself (:

So in honor of our routine, and mostly to prove to my family and friends that I actually somehow get myself to the park, here is Fashion Friday: Work Out Edition...

I love this top...it is lightweight, dries quickly and has a print, which I love. I think my mom's idea of buying me a "cute" work out outfit may be working (;

How do YOU feel about working out? What's your favorite way to get exercise? HELP ME (:Have a wonderful weekend! I'll be busy packing again...yikes!Love,PS. I'm over at

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You should workout more often because that outfit is too cute! I like to do exercise videos, pilates, or walk outside. Whatever I can squeeze in while Sterling naps! I am with you though I hate to workout but I like how I feel afterwards so I tough it out! Have a great weekend and good luck packing!

Love that top! I've been looking for cute workout clothes that aren't crazy expensive. I do 30-60 min of yoga every day and my muscles are sore by the end! I also walk with my mom for some cardio a couple times a week.

That workout top IS the cutest!I get so bored of the gym, especially when it's nice and warm outside! Hubs and I spent alot of time hiking over Memorial Weekend and I fell in love with it! I definitely plan on doing more of that :)

Ummm yeah, me and working out don't really get along. I think it's because I was a swimmer for so long... in college, I was basically paid (scholarship) to swim, so I had to! And now... no exercise = a good day! : ) Love the work out pants, you look adorbs!

I love running - and trust me, I used to hate it. But once I got to college I needed an outlet to relieve all the stress, and somehow took to running. In fact, I remember my very first "distance" run. It was on the treadmill in the gym and it was only 2 miles. I was so proud of myself that day. 7 years later, I'm addicted.

My day doesn't start until I get my daily run in, and it is usually outdoors - rain or shine. There's something about going for a run with the weight of the world on your shoulders, and once your run is complete all the stress seems so miniscule.

I think you should give it a go - but opt for a run outside rather than on a treadmill. You get to sight-see, and get a "runner's high" at the same time.

Haha I always find that when I have cute clothes to workout in...it always makes it easier to just go for it. Running is a great workout but it is something you have to do consistently and then all of a sudden you are addicted. I'm not kidding either. It really is addicting. My workout advice....do it for FUN. If you don't want to go for a long time, don't. Don't set huge goals that may be overwhelming and push you NOT to workout. Seriously do it for FUN and it will all work out! haha work out! Ok I know...I'm pretty lame. :)

goo. i can so relate. i have a very strong dislike for working out! although, i can say, my metabolism is already slowing..or i'm just eating too many sweet things/baking too much. AH! umm, at least you look amazing while you're doing something you don't like ;)

I have always wanted to go Hiking. Im probly the only person on the face of the planet that hasn't done it :( I never used to like the gym but I only have a 2hr bracket to workout everyday and thats early in the AM... so I had to get used to the gym :( [But its actually enjoyable now].

So happy to discover your blog through "A La Mode" - you are too presh!!! And my absolute favorite form of exercise is SNORKLING, particularly in the Cayman Islands, which is where we are at the moment ;D

Yeah, I have to admit the gym is kinda my idea of torture...(c: but hold the phone, if I had cute workout clothes like that I might feel a little more motivated! But probably not...hey, just keepin' it real! Have a great weekend and I am completely impressed by the 6 miles girl, woo hoo!!!

Michaela, I admire you more now! I HATE working out. I used to do the same things you described in Brazil. I keep walking, taking stairs and all here in the US, but for some reason, I can't seem to lose weight the same I used to when I was in Rio. So my husband drags me to the gym now, kicking and screaming hahahaI think I need some workout clothes so I feel better about it!